Microwave Caramel Sauce

By srumbel

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from thecafesucrefarine.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Stir the sugar, corn syrup (added to help keep the caramel from recrystallizing), water and lemon juice together in a 2-3 cup microwave-safe measuring cup or glass bowl.
Microwave on high (full) power until the mixture is just beginning to brown, 5 to 8 minutes (depending on the strength of your microwave).
Remove the caramel from the microwave and set aside for 5 minutes or until it darkens to a rich honey brown.
Carefully, add heavy cream (the mixture will be hot). If you end up with any lumps of caramel, just return sauce to the microwave for 30 seconds and stir well again. Repeat as needed.
Add butter and vanilla. Whisk ingredients together till smooth. Mixture will thicken a bit as it cools.
If not using right away, transfer to a jar with a tight fitting lid and store in the refrigerator. Warm slightly in microwave before serving.